Posts tagged "Social Security Disability"

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Oklahomans who are receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income might be concerned if they are informed by the Social Security Administration that their benefits will be reviewed. This is a normal part of receiving disability benefits and is not a matter of overt concern when it happens. However, it is important to understand the process, how it works, and what to do.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Social Security Disability is the insurance the federal government provides if you become disabled. No one wants to think about this possibility, but, unfortunately, the reality is that many people will have to face it as they age.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Social security benefits are available to people who have been seriously injured and will most likely be unable to work ever again. While it helps people stay afloat, a recent article in The Washington Post shows how many disability recipients never lose the desire to get back into the workforce.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Thursday, January 4, 2018.

When seeking Social Security disability benefits in Oklahoma, the sequential process used by the Social Security Administration is imperative to the case. Step 4 is important as it assesses the past work experience of the applicant and determines if the past work is relevant to the current case. There are certain criteria that must be met to move forward with the case.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Friday, December 29, 2017.

It is an unfortunate reality that a large portion of Oklahomans and people across the nation who seek Social Security disability benefits are denied these benefits. The reason for the denial is not because their medical issues are not sufficient enough to be approved, but because they failed to follow the proper procedures when applying. People who make mistakes on the application or during the process find themselves deprived of SSD benefits they sorely need and have to restart the process or become discouraged and quit entirely. To avoid this fate, it is wise to have legal help from the start and to follow the basic steps.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

Applying for social security disability benefits seems daunting for anyone even if they are completely in the right to apply. The fact that everyone pays into the program makes it seem all the more frustrating that it can take over a year to hear a decision. The program is also facing an unprecedented backlog of applications to file through.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Friday, December 22, 2017.

Veterans who are deemed to have 100 percent permanent and total (P&T) disability might be able to get Social Security disability benefits. Oklahomans who served in the military and were injured or became ill as a result and are given this designation should be aware of the rules for SSD benefits. Disability benefits are paid by the Social Security Administration and the Veterans Administration. There are, however, different criteria for the claimant to get benefits. There is no guarantee that a person who is declared 100 percent P&T will get SSD benefits.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Oklahomans cannot help but see the repeated news reports about the extensive wait time that applicants for Social Security disability benefits must endure. It can be problematic for people who need the assistance that comes from SSD benefits to wait for time periods that can reach years. However, as the issue becomes more pronounced and the Social Security Administration is under greater scrutiny for it, people are actively seeking methods to get beyond the wait time if possible. While it can be difficult, there are circumstances under which it might be possible to decrease that wait time.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Friday, December 1, 2017.

Oklahomans who have either been approved for Social Security disability benefits or are seeking them should keep certain facts in mind as the process moves forward. One key factor with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is how the amount the recipient will get is determined. It is based on a formula that assesses various factors.

On behalf of Gary Jones of The Law Center for Social Security Disability posted in Social Security Disability on Thursday, November 23, 2017.

When Oklahoma residents are seeking Social Security disability benefits, the fate of the case is often in the hands of the Administrative Law Judge. The ALJs are people too and sometimes they make mistakes. Applicants have the right to file an appeal. However, it is also important to understand what recourse there is if it is believed that the ALJ treated an applicant unfairly. There are steps to take if this is the case and it could help to get SSD benefits.

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